Association between Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Infection and Work Environment in a Semiconductor Packaging Plant in Taiwan

• Published in: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
• Main Authors: Cheng, Fu-Jen, Chuang, Yi-Ping, Pan, Hsiu-Yung, Hsieh, Ting-Min, Hsu, Bing-Mu, Hsu, Ping-Chi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 20.05.2025
• Subjects: COVID-19; subacute COVID-19; work environment; semiconductor packaging plant; post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC)
• ISSN: 1536-5948
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003452

This study investigated the associations of lifestyle, work environment, and health status with subacute COVID-19 symptoms or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). The questionnaire was used to collect data on lifestyles, work environment, health status, and coronavirus infection history and sequelae symptoms in a semiconductor packaging plant workers in Taiwan. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with the risks of subacute COVID-19 and PASC. This study included 333 subjects, with an average age of 37.6 years. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that night shift work, exercise habit, and prolonged treatment were significant independent predictors of PASC. Night shift work and prolonged medical treatment were positively associated with and exercise was negatively associated with PASC. Optimizing work environments and shift schedules can reduce PASC risk.